Franchise systems succeed because they’re built on proven processes. If you're someone who likes to do things your own way, tweak everything or challenge every directive, franchising may feel ...

After watching her mother run businesses in Indonesia, Josephine Suryono knew she'd one day do the same — just on a different continent.

Shelly Sun Berkowitz turned a personal struggle into BrightStar Care. She pioneered healthcare franchising, scaling from one Chicago location to hundreds nationwide. Her $750 million exit this year ...

The FDD is your X-ray of a brand. Here's what the FTC requires — and how to read the sections that matter most.

Starting a new business can be a daunting task. There are myriad issues a new entrepreneur will encounter: legal issues, financing, marketing, product development, intellectual property, human ...

A conversation with Harvard Medical School’s Carol Kauffman on navigating high-stakes challenges effectively. Many people believe that leaders instinctively make the best decisions based on past ...

The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) marks a pivotal moment for the franchise industry. With sweeping tax reforms and strategic incentives, this legislation is poised to reshape how ...